Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castalia Plaza Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $736 (10 Rentals)

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$835 - $1,200

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Prairie Woods Apartments

4014 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Eastview Manor
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Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Cypress II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress II

4214 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317

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Cheapest Available Castalia Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Castalia Plaza area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Grand Homes (55+ Community) priced from $800. Parkside East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Castalia Plaza apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
RiverwoodOaks1BR,1BA$828

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castalia Plaza, IA

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castalia Plaza area is the $1.07 price per square foot Three Bedroom-Two Bath Model at Canterbury Park in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,160. The second greatest value Castalia Plaza apartment is the Two Bed One Bath Model at The Cottages of Pleasant Hill starting at $1,095 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castalia Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canterbury ParkThree Bedroom-Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.07
The Cottages of Pleasant HillTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.14
Peterson Place Apartments770 BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
RiverwoodDrift (w/ fp)2BR,2BA$1.40
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Broadway HeightsB1 - 60 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.29
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
The Emory - Altoona1BR Saxon1BR,1BA$1.61
Hilltop Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.36
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Castalia Plaza Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Castalia Plaza?

The cheapest apartment in Castalia Plaza is Grand Homes (55+ Community) which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Castalia Plaza costs $965.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Castalia Plaza?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 34 regular apartments in Castalia Plaza that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Castalia Plaza?

Cheap apartments in Castalia Plaza have an average cost of $377 which is $588 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castalia Plaza.

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